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At first, the thought of learning musical terms
may seem daunting but this list of music symbols will get
you started in the right direction. Learn to read music
online with these free classes.
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Additional
Music Symbols
These additional music symbols are available to
provide music with individual character and
variety:
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Symbol
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Meaning
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A dot below or above the note indicates
it should be played or sung staccato --
shortly with a silent space between it and
the next note
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A dot after a note or rest means you
should add half its original length (so a
half note followed by a dot would count as
three beats, a whole rest followed by a
dot
would count for six beats, and so on)
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Play or sing strongly
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Notes should blend together
smoothly
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Hold the note
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Repeat note once
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Repeat the previous bar
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Repeat previous two bars
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Repeat section before going on
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As soon as you've conquered these
fundamental music steps, you'll be
agreeably on your way toward venturing to
something more complex. In the meantime,
be patient with yourself. (In other words,
put that Rachmaninoff down and stay with
something elementary for a while like
learning music symbols and notes.) With
sufficient practice, you'll have taken a
significant move toward ultimately being
qualified to play, sing or even write any
tune you desire.
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How
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Music
- After you've learned these
musical terms and symbols you can
do more. Want to learn how to
read music? Well, the best place
to start is at the beginning
wouldn't you agree?
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Music
Staves
Advice
- Learn the definition of a stave
and how to use it in
music.
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